For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 274 students in Pocahontas, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pocahontas, IA is Pocahontas Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Pocahontas, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Pocahontas, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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